Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
BEC6BA
RGB
190, 198, 186
HSL
100, 10%, 75%
HSB
100, 6%, 78%
CMYK
4, 0, 6, 22
LAB
79, -4, 5
LCH
79, 7, 132
OKLCH
0.82, 0.02, 135
XYZ
50, 55, 54
LUV
79, -4, 8
HWB
100, 73%, 22%
Pantone
7527 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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